Maintenance Technician II (Parks)

Posting number: 14528

Department: Community Services

Division: Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Maintenance Technician II (Parks)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

Maintenance Technician II performs technical work in the operation and maintenance of county-owned buildings, facilities, and athletic fields in park facilities.

Examples of duties

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Responsible for park maintenance in designated areas, coordinate with general maintenance staff, identify tasks that may need to be completed in designated area.
• Assist with custodial duties within parks, as necessary.
• Performs basic carpentry, masonry and electrical work.
• Performs plumbing tasks, on a semi-skilled level, on park facilities and irrigation systems.
• Repairs and maintains playground equipment.
• Builds and repair fences.
• Repairs tennis, handball, basketball and shuffleboard courts.
• Builds and repairs volleyball and bocce courts.
• Constructs and maintains softball, baseball and soccer fields.
• Performs field maintenance on small equipment.
• Performs painting tasks in parks and park buildings.
• Maintains ground (rakes, weeds, sods, waters, picks up trash and disposes of same).
• Trim and remove trees.
• Performs minor construction and maintenance on athletic fields and courts.
• Operates most equipment associated with lawn/turf maintenance.
• Transports equipment used in daily activities from site to site.
• Weekend overtime may be required as well as rotation on-call.
• Obtain construction permits as required, and coordinates work with outside contractors as necessary.
• Operates equipment and all other power tools associated with electrical service and installation.
• Installs and maintains light fixtures.
• Weekend overtime may be required as well as rotation on-call.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Emergency Response
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
• Five (5) years of experience in building, electrical, plumbing, construction, or an acceptable combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and be insurable by current insurance carrier, or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• This position may be subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccine if necessary.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of all phases of maintenance, construction, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of safe, efficient and effective use of equipment, hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of the proper use of electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of building codes for accessibility for the handicapped.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to make time and material estimates.
• Ability to identify safety and electrical deficiencies and problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with departments, associates and the general public.

Supplemental information

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• The work is heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The job requires frequent bending, twisting, and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and balancing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Works in awkward positions to repair equipment.
• Works near hazardous conditions, around dust, fumes and heat.
• Works with electrical current, outside, require safety equipment.
• Works in an environment where errors on the incumbent part can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for themselves or others.
• Physical Required: Candidates selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment. The physical examination is intended to confirm the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade: 5
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.
All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.